Wilkhahn AT vs Humanscale Freedom

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Wilkhahn AT

Wilkhahn

Wilkhahn AT

From €831

≈ $950

VS
Humanscale Freedom

Humanscale

Humanscale Freedom

$1,494 – $2,567

Differences at a glance

Wilkhahn ATHumanscale Freedom
Price
From €831$1,494 – $2,567
Seat height
40–53 cm (15.7–20.9 in); 42–53 cm (16.5–20.9 in); 43–61 cm (16.9–24.0 in); 65–77 cm (25.6–30.3 in)16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)
Seat depth
43 cm (16.9 in); 39–45 cm (15.4–17.7 in)17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)
Load capacity
45–140 kg (99–309 lb)400 lb (181.4 kg)
Recline
Seat tilt 12°, backrest up to 26°; optional 3D forward tilt up to 5°; sideways tilt up to 12°Weight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°
Arms
Optional armrests: 1D height-adjustable by 100 mm in ten positions; 3D adds 50 mm depth and 25 mm width; 4D also pivots 25°6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seat
Headrest
Optional upholstered headrest, height-adjustable by 6 cm in 6 positions, depth adjustable up to 5 cm; adds 15 to 25 cm to total heightFreedom Headrest configuration: Dynamic Headrest, moves with the sitter on recline; 5 in vertical adjustment; 30° radial motion
Lumbar support
Height-adjustable lumbar support, ten lockable positions, up to 60 mm; Optional lumbar support, height-adjustable by 6 cm in six positions, optional depth adjustment up to 1.5 cmNo separate lumbar adjustment; pivoting backrest gives up to 1 in additional lumbar support
Warranty
5 years (star bases, seat and backrest frames and shells, mechanisms); 2 years (gas lifts, casters, glides, armrest function, fabrics, upholstery)15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 years

Questions

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Wilkhahn AT as an option and the Humanscale Freedom as standard.

What do owners mention most?

Back support for the Wilkhahn AT, and adjustability for the Humanscale Freedom, based on review summaries.

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